[Image] "If you are distressed by anything external, the pain is not due to the thing itself, but to your estimate of it; and this you have the power to revoke at any moment.” ~ Marcus AureliusHonestPonder t1_j5endq9 wrote
This is the type of stuff that gave the NXIVM cult so much traction and power over its members
“If it hurts, it’s your fault.”
[deleted] t1_j5fbx7p wrote
It's a lot about perception
It's not untrue
What u think is true vs what actually is true
[deleted] t1_j5i5tfe wrote
"Sir, the spear sticking out of my side came from the enemies hand."
"Soldier, it's all in your head. the spear was external, just breathe through it"
"I'm like, really losing a lot of blood here. "
CobaltishCrusader t1_j5ic91b wrote
Once the spear is sticking out of your side it’s no longer “external” is it?
Sparkcaller t1_j5iadq2 wrote
did i stutter, soldier?
Senacharim t1_j5gp483 wrote
It's "have expectations, expect disappointment."
[deleted] t1_j5h96bn wrote
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HonestPonder t1_j5hij0l wrote
Summing them up.
IcedPrawn t1_j5nq9wl wrote
Summing them up incorrectly to prove your point.
You know it’s that is the type of stuff that gave the NXIVM cult so much traction and power over its members
HonestPonder t1_j5oh69j wrote
I feel like you’re actually confused, because it is.
Or maybe you’re just a copy bot
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